South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

Ascension Center of Equitation

The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

The University of Sacrosanct

The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.

PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes

on a stormy sea of moving emotion


Posted on May 20, 2017 by Troy Marks
South

He could tell the minute the whiskey hit Dorian's tongue that he wasn't expecting as much as a kick as he got from the drink. The other fae's eyes widened and it looked like all he could do to keep himself from coughing before he started glaring at his glass as if it had plans to assassinate him. It was all Troy could do not to chuckle but he fought back the urge, covering his smirk with his hand politely as he took another sip of his own drink.

"Nothing like good whiskey, eh?"

He asked in good spirit though there was some amusement twinkling in his hazel eyes. He made a note to himself not to have Dorian on his team should there ever be a drinking contest. No way they would win. He was happy to see Dorian in such high spirits, especially over finding someone special. Troy was happy for him. Dorian deserved it. He just wasn't quite planning on the world to be small enough for not just one but two fae to find lovers in the forms of vampires. Was there some kind of natural predator/prey attraction between the two or something? Maybe something he would have to look into. But he knew he couldn't be a hypocrite and smite Dorian for his choice when he had made his own bed with Amelia and against all odds, he planned on marrying her some day. He didn't regret what they did and he didn't regret his feelings for her. He just worried about other vampires, that maybe they didn't all have such control. After all, she hadn't fed off of a living being for centuries before he came along.

But he was not going to ruin Dorian's happiness so he pulled it together and gave him a smile, a true smile. It was easy when Dorian gave him a simper right back. Troy listened attentively to Dorian's tales of their overseas trips, already dreaming up bringing Amelia to romantic spots like Paris and Greece. Their kid, whether it be a boy or girl, would probably love it too. He smiled whimsically at his thoughts before focusing again on Dorian. He chuckled when Dorian commented on how long it took them to find this kind of love, nodding his head in agreement.

"Guess that's part of why we're immortal. We need more time than most to find what we need."

He shared another happy smile with Dorian. He didn't know a lot about Dorian's past luck when it came to love but apparently it was about the same as his own. Probably a lot of one night stands and flings, maybe even some serious relationships every now and again but nothing that made you think of rings or eternity with someone. Not until now. With Amelia he couldn't stop thinking about it. He was almost obsessing over it, but he didn't want her to think he was only asking her because she was pregnant. He wanted her to know it was because of how he felt about her, because he wanted her at his side, forever. When he asked about a fae monarchy, he listened carefully as Dorian told him he was too busy to start one but that he wouldn't mind helping with one. Then he asked if Troy was going to start one and he laughed and shook his head.

"Oh no, leading's not in my blood. Neither are groups, for that matter. I am curious what you know of an Andras Stein? He approached me about a court he's starting and wanting to recruit me. I wasn't sure I was ever going to join another after Sam....but then I think about the safety it could mean for the baby. What are your thoughts?"

Even though they weren't particularly close or anything, he did grow to value Dorian's opinion. After all, they had both lived a very long time and that made them better at judgement than most. Maybe if he had heard some stories of that fae then Troy would know better which way to turn. He wasn't even sure if a fae court could offer protection to a vampire and vampire/fae child but he had to try something. It was a dangerous world, after all.


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